I got my 392 via regular land transport (2 days) today. If the wind lets up Ill go try some more groupings today! It doesnt have much velocity like the.177 pellet but it is more stable on the way toward the target. However, this raises another series of questions for you. I had my mind wrapped aroung taking my first squirrel with the gun. You sure do like to prepare for the worst. On another note, do you happen to know what the original velocity was for the german made tell II air pistols, made back in the 20s or 30s? i was looking at this pyramydair and the daisy 22sg at air gun depot witch would last longer and is more reliable because my daisy grizzly is falling apart and need to take out some small game thanks david. BB, Ill try it, thanks. The Webley Exocet is a spring gun, not a pump gun. i pumped it too much before (i know its bad). is, but I know its a lot. Unfortunately, I couldnt find the mailing address to send my check to. As far as pest (squirrel) control goes, and assuming an identical-to-comparable level of shooter accuracy between guns, what is a better bet: a higher FPS .177, or a lower FPS .22 ? Would u suggest me buying this? Ill have to save my money and buy the IZH off pyramydair later next year. Merry Christmas. The Talon and Talon SS has no recoil and the Ao is correct. Pin front sight. No gaudy scopes, lasers or SWAT team bolt-onsjust a simple means to a beautiful lawn and garden. I cant wait to shoot it, but i dont have any pellets yet, so i pumped the gun once (yep, its a little hard to pump, and i cant use my left hand, severed the tendon couple months ago), and set it in the corner of my room. Multi-pumps with scopes are VERY sensitive to handling. A round hole forces the eye to concentrate on the center because thats where the light is greatest. I was hoping for more from these pellets, but my hopes were scattered almost as badly as the pellet groups . This gun is one that truly harkens back to "the good old days." Even when Crosman bought Benjamin, they left the quality alone. First, it's very hard-hitting, especially for a multi-pump rifle. Whats the best technique? thanks:D. You already know what a wonderful airgun this is. is the first person i would ask advice from. Given your expertise, I figured Id ask before I potentially break something on my brand new airgun! However, if I were to mount a scope on the 392/397 I would use the B-Square Weaver scope base for Benjamin Sheridan Blue Streak. Just got my 392 from pyramid in the mail yesterday and I cant even begin to tell you how happy I am with it. for X-mas in 1976 as a 9 year old. If you remember the date (roughly), Id be glad to study up on it. The steel barrel doesnt wear in human terms. Thanks also for recommending leaving a pump of air in these types of guns I have an older Crosman 1377 that I started doing that with only after reading about it on your blog. PS don't for get the daily blog at/blog//. Let us know. Having just tested it, I found the Air Venturi mount to be stronger than any other. Are these any good, or should I order something different. Besides not working or holding air, the biggest fault both rifles have is a broken solder joint between the barrel and the pump tube. Notice there is a grooved piece of metal into which the sight clips into, with 2 clips on either side of the gun. 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My C9 was the rifle I cut my teeth on before shooting with a team and earning my expert rating with cartridge riflesthats right, I started with a Sheridan .20 caliber pellet gun and jumped straight into competitive shooting. now there is no pressure in the pump, i tried to unistall it but i dont have a owners manual , if somebody has one please let me now my e mail is ivanier@hotmail.com thanks, First off, this is a suggestion, i would wait for bbs advice, Ive only had my benjamin for a few weeks , ok, bb has suggested (to people with problems with their pump) two people who fix benjamin/sheridan rifles, they are George Pena and Rick Willnecker. He handed me one of his 20 gr Eun Jin pelles he uses on his Sumatra and I still nailed the spoon at 20 yrds with out needing to adjust for elevation. This is really highly accurate gun for under 50 yards. 6) Confusing, isnt it? They did fall below target but Id expect that being slightly heavier that the crosmans. Put your cursor on top of those words and click one time. Yes, you can pump the Benjamin. I need a small rifle for my girlfriend to shoot. I actually still have the gun and today pulled it out to look at it. Affiliate Program | George Pena in TX. Until then, the fastest naturally aspirated HEMI is still the "Apache". I am currently working only with the open sights. I un installed it and discovered that both the screw and the benji was shaved. Ive shot a vintage Sheridan he resealed, and he did a great job. Unfortunately, I dont have access to any stores that sell .22 caliber pellets other than Fleet Farm and Walmart. and i figured out that the pshh noise is coming from this little hole it says air hole do not oil. With the Benjamin, I can regulate the velocity of the gun for pest control and just plinking around when I need a break in the afternoon from staring at a computer monitor. Its right in the manual and pretty clear. I have several center fire scopes lying around that I dont have a home for; 3 X 9s and one 4 x 16 weaver with an AO that focuses down to less than 10 yards. First of all, I have been using .22 Crosman Wadcutters. Ive got neighbors about 40 yards on either side of me, and they dont seem to mind the sound of my Quest 1000. Thanks for your quick response, I will probably purchase the 392. Hello there i have the older model 880 the cast version tells you how old it is one of the first 880s on the market.I believe. The robust forearm makes it easier to pump, too they say. I am hoping that I get great results with these pellets and I hope to find the best to use with my air rifle out of these 3. Pyramyd also shows that this mount is for the Benjamin rifles. I was suprised to find that the predators gave me a .75group at 10 yards. And dont fail to lubricate the pump head with Crosman Pellgunoil. Instead, why not enjoy the best? Rick is another guy who has been doing this for several decades, and hes very methodical in his work. There are lots of positive reviews on this product. Ive a 392 and with the stock sights have been able to easily eradicate a bottle-cap infestation in my back yard(25 yard shot). What you are doing shouldnt harm to bore so continue. And does the term breaking in refer to wearing the rifleing down some? Six pumps on slopeThe best group I got out of all my shots was 1 and 7/16 inches, which I got by firmly holding onto the slope (average of 2 and 3/16 inches). I think its too light for a woodchuck or raccoon, but a perfect shot would work. Is it really critical? Radical state laws are changing which airguns are being producedThanks to laws in states like Michigan, where all air rifles over .18 caliber are considered to be firearms, the big box stores like Wal-Mart dont stock the .22 air rifles any more. Still, it is a fabulous resource, even for many models that are discontinued.. Bob 11-14-2017, 11:38 PM #9. . It can be purchased new for around $160. for the screw that screws into the bolt and acts as the bolt lug, or what size it is to get at a hardware store? It is lightweight, compact, and recoilless, allowing you to have more control over your shooting when you use this air rifle. I believe Trophys are H&N. He rights a daily blog at https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/ every Mon-Fri where alot of good people answer questions, share information, etc. I can practice in my yard without endangering anybody. Then Benjamin bought Sheridan, and still later Corsman bought Benjamin. Im curious as to how this will turn out. The Benjamin is a classic design to say the least. Its like a flintlock rifle that takes longer to get ready, so the shooter takes extra care with the shot. A question, please. Were they discontinued in wood stock form? Forget stuck pellets you wont have any if you put at least 3 pumps in the gun. Smoothing it out. I removed the factory rear sight and added a Williams peep sight, took the rifle outside and proceeded to punch bulls-eyes. What were the pellets? The buttstock is built far to high to get any kind of sight picture. BB, I have done some more research and see that I can buy an aluminum dive tank for around $200.00. I believe that is the problem. BB, I finally recieved my 392, and am kinda displeased with it. Just sent a detailed blog, and because I cant do the verification BS, Its lost in where ever, and Really exaspirating too!! I vote for the 392. plinking would leave me too stationary outside and id likely freeze. I use RWS and Beeman pellets all the time but I wanted to know if occasionaly using the lead free Skenco pellets do any harm to the barrel of the gun. At the end of the pump slot, the pump piston head can just be seen. The only really confident thing I can say is that I got the most consistent groupings with eight pumps, and the best groupings with six pumps. 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